Team Profiles

The British Army

Colours: Red Shirts / White Shorts

Current holders of the Lady Astor of Hever Trophy

The Guards and Cavalry played the earliest recorded game of rugby in the Army, in a setting best remembered for the ill fated 'Charge of the Light Brigade' and the dedication of Florence Nightingale. The setting was Balaclava on 27th March 1855 - right in the middle of the Crimean War.

The Army will be looking to retain their Sunshine 7's crown against strong opposition using a mixture of South Seas guile and British directness. ARMY - BE THE BEST is our motto we intend to live up to that challenge and enjoy the hospitality of the Sunshine Charity Sevens.